1
as in lurched
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat tossed to and fro in the heavy seas
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as in jerked
to make jerky or restless movements
tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep in the heat
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
toss that football over here
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as in discarded
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we need to go through the basement and toss whatever we don't use
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Recent Examples of tossed
This concern has been tossed around (and tossed aside) for years.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The swells rocked the boat violently, sent wave after wave over the stern, threw us sideways, and nearly tossed all of us into the ocean again and again.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Rafael Devers tossed water in Bailey’s vicinity, and Heliot Ramos followed behind with yellow Powerade.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
While senior quarterback Brady Vodicka tossed three TDs and sophomore Elijah Cromwell was a complementary ground threat, Fox was the unstoppable star.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Certainly, new ideas were tossed around and even some pilots kicked off.
—Nathan Furr, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Royals surged forward as Lucas Erceg tossed two innings of relief and Carlos Estévez slammed the door with his 39th save.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Any fruits or veggies that have large or multiple holes should probably be tossed.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The swells rocked the boat violently, sent wave after wave over the stern, threw us sideways, and nearly tossed all of us into the ocean again and again.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Rafael Devers tossed water in Bailey’s vicinity, and Heliot Ramos followed behind with yellow Powerade.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
While senior quarterback Brady Vodicka tossed three TDs and sophomore Elijah Cromwell was a complementary ground threat, Fox was the unstoppable star.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Certainly, new ideas were tossed around and even some pilots kicked off.
—Nathan Furr, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Royals surged forward as Lucas Erceg tossed two innings of relief and Carlos Estévez slammed the door with his 39th save.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Any fruits or veggies that have large or multiple holes should probably be tossed.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tossed
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Stripped of a reliable majority, Macron's governments have lurched from one showdown to the next.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As bystanders watched, the luxury yacht lurched to one side, tilting dangerously before taking on water.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The president starts out by making a visit to Liberty Arena to play basketball with some school children, then gets jerked away when the crisis happens.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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If Hall jerked too violently, let alone tried to run, the wire would pull the trigger, firing the shotgun Kiritsis had pointed at the back of Hall’s head.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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The senior quarterback completed 13 of 20 passes and threw for 130 yards with three touchdowns in a 49-0 win over MacDonald.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to a criminal complaint, Briceno, whom authorities said is an undocumented immigrant, used a firearm to shoot inside the doorway of the bar and then discarded the firearm, which law enforcement never recovered.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those with any sign of fungal disease or pest activity should be placed in a plastic bag and discarded.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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This ensures our advice is unbiased and always in our clients’ best interest, not swayed by potential commissions or emotional market reactions.—
Gabriel Shahin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the judge swayed by prosecutors’ arguments that Fernandes Anderson’s actions since her arrest and federal indictment last December, conviction in May, and resignation in July, were indicative of a lack of proper remorse on the former councilor’s part.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some would have been hurled inward, toward the sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Protesters hurled rocks at government vehicles, breaking windows and side-view mirrors, according to prosecutors.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On the next play, Staub sent the outside guys deep and dumped it again, this time to running back Micah Welch for 25.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Within a month, IXL laid off all of the dictionary’s full-time lexicographers and dumped most of its freelancers.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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The murder, which rocked the quiet neighborhood and haunted those who loved Leslie, remained unsolved for over two decades.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once again, a shooting with multiple victims has rocked Colorado – this time at a high school in Evergreen.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tossed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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